US Bridges

Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140AA0381001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan Road
CrossesRunnells Creek
Location0.45 MI E of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92961, -97.35115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Road over Runnells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.